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Visiting Ford EV Center, Biden says, “The future of the auto industry is electric”

Plug in America

The future of the auto industry is electric,” said President Biden. We hope they will rapidly scale up production so it can be available in every Ford dealer in all 50 states. There’s no turning back. … The only question is whether we’ll lead the race or fall behind.” We couldn’t agree more. .

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Welcome to the Year of the EV—Whatever It Will Be

Clean Fleet Report

The impact on the auto industry, particularly the still growing electric sector, could be profound. Virtually every car dealer—and a growing number of used car lots—will have full EV or plug-in hybrid offerings. There may be no more “return to normal” or even a semi-normal. Mass events may become a thing of memory.

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GM and Chrysler Submit Updated Restructuring Plans; Up to $18.6B More Needed; Outlines for Product Plans

Green Car Congress

The plans, updated in the context of a worsening sales outlook for the entire auto industry, outline a need for up to an additional $16.6 Elements of the new plan include: GM will sell or phase out the Hummer brand by 31 March, with a final resolution no later than 2010.

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VW Joke, Kia EV6 Details – EV Week in Review: March 23-30

EV Adoption

4 that will be arriving at dealers soon. According to the Asian auto industry gurus at ZoZo Go , it’s the strongest product debut in the history of four-wheeled vehicles. Clair, Michigan, that will build complex battery enclosures for the all-new 2022 GMC Hummer EV. auto industry is headed,” Buttigieg said.

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GM on the brink…

Revenge of the Electric Car

or any other automaker would have far-reaching consequences, given the millions of people employed by supplier companies, dealers and other small businesses that are dependent on the industry. announced plans to cut $10 billion in costs and raise $5 billion through the sale of assets, like its Hummer brand, and new borrowing.

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